1980 My Literary Era.

Chapter 690 "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood"

Jiang Wen's decision to make a movie was just an idea at first.

His original idea was to go to the United States to study abroad for two years to improve his directing ability, and then return to China to make movies.

In the end, his girlfriend Liu Xiaoqing categorically denied this idea. Learning is not as fast as practice. Instead of wasting time and money to study abroad to study directing, it is better to directly invest in filming to practice.

Liu Xiaoqing had a close relationship with the Xiangjiang film circle because of the filming of "Listen to the Government Behind the Curtain" and "Burning the Old Summer Palace".

But Jiang Wen's stubbornness was violated, and he didn't want to get her favor, so he ran to find Wang Shuo, and then successfully hooked up with Lin Weimin.

Liu Xiaoqing was really surprised that he got a 200 million dollar investment from Columbia Pictures in the United States through Lin Weimin.

After two years of tossing, "Sunny Day" was finally filmed and successfully qualified to participate in the Venice Film Festival. Liu Xiaoqing heard from Jiang Wen that this was Lin Weimin's greeting from the Film Bureau.

Not only that, Lin Weimin even greeted the judges of the film festival.

Liu Xiaoqing listened to Jiang Wen's words at that time, and felt that he was fanciful, and was fooled by Lin Weimin.

Really carried away!
I just offended Mr. Lin last time, but this time I won the award and didn't go to announce the good news. I was really dizzy.

Early the next morning, Jiang Wen knocked on the courtyard door of Lin Weimin's house with Liu Xiaoqing carrying gifts.

"Hehe, it has nothing to do with me. It's because you made a good movie."

How did you forget about this?

"It's less than 1000 million, a difference of more than [-] million."

Jiang Wen's experience in selling films is the same as that of most new directors in the film industry. When you are unknown, you will give your films to others for free and they will not want them.

After coming out of the barbecue, they ate too much and walked into Nanlishi Road Park.

"Xu Sanguan Sells Blood".

That year when Yu Hua was still studying at the National Academy of Arts, Lin Weimin invited him and Shi Tiesheng to the BBQ Wan to eat barbecue.

"Now there are no important awards. The highlight is the Hollywood awards season after December. Both Xu Feng and Mike want to sprint for the Golden Globes and Oscars."

After entering the door, Liu Xiaoqing went to chat with Tao Huimin to tease the children, while Jiang Wen sat on the sofa and chatted with Lin Weimin.

"How is it? The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoe disease these days?" Lin Weimin teased.

A look of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Wen's face, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Teacher Lin like this, he probably didn't remember me.

Jiang Wen said: "Don't be modest. After the film festival closed, I heard people say that if the director Gianni Amelio hadn't insisted on giving "Sunny Day" a jury award, I would have nothing to do this time." And returned."

It sounds like a fantasy, Liu Xiaoqing scoffed at it.

Lin Weimin nodded when he heard the words, "So fast? The efficiency is good!"

Jiang Wen said anxiously: "Tomorrow, tomorrow morning we will go to Teacher Lin's house together."

"Before the end of the film festival, it was a struggle to sell our copyrights. In those European countries, people were unwilling to pay 20 yuan, and the copyright fee was only sold for a total of [-] yuan.

Xiaodou surrounded Xiaobudianer and just took a look, Xiaobudianer burst into tears, scaring Xiaodoubao into Tao Huimin's arms.

Jiang Wen flattered Lin Weimin nakedly.

"Mom, brother is crying!"

But compared with "Farewell My Concubine", which really won the award, it is still not the same.

Wu Yigong thanked Lin Weimin on the phone, and then contacted Jiang Wen according to the contact information Lin Weimin gave.

Jiang Wen, who was half lying on the sofa, was already in a daze. When he heard her words, he was startled, and the drunkenness disappeared immediately.

"Rounding up is 2000 million. When I chatted with people in Colombia, they were shocked. A literary film sold more than [-] million dollars, which is rare even in their country. Director Cheng relied on this film this year , can’t win the prize and get soft?”

He was proud of the spring breeze today, and said to Lin Weimin in a low voice: "Mr. Lin, I have finished writing the novel I showed you earlier."

"That's because other actors acted well. What does it have to do with me as a director. So, I can't do without your help in this movie. I just returned to China these days, and I was busy with interviews and wine bureaus. I didn't have time to thank you, don't be offended..."

Xiaodoubao tilted her head. Such a conversation was a bit complicated for her. She couldn't understand, so she got into Tao Huimin's arms and said coquettishly, "Mom!"

It turned out that it wasn't others bragging, but that I was short-sighted.

At the end of the chat, Lin Weimin asked Jiang Wen if he would like to take "Sunny Day" to the Shanghai International Film Festival.

By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, "Farewell My Concubine" has a David star this time!I heard from people in Colombia that even the news in the United States has reported it, with a box office of [-] million! "

"How can it be called returning empty-handed? The actor's weight is not light!"

"Last night you cried because you didn't give you milk."

How do literary films make money?
It relies on selling copyrights.

Lin Weimin interrupted his nasty flattery, and asked, "What's your plan next?"

Regarding the matter of bringing the film to the film festival, in fact, the organizing committee of the Shanghai Film Festival still approached Cheng Kaige.

"The next step is to prepare for the release of the film. Columbia Pictures has retained the distribution rights in several key countries, and I will be responsible for the arrangement in China.

After the novel was finished and his son was born, Yu Hua felt elated, and he couldn't wait to show it to Lin Weimin.

It was confirmed that Jiang Wen would bring "Sunny Day" to the Shanghai International Film Festival, and Lin Weimin called the organizing committee to tell them the good news.

Yu Hua and Cheng Hong basically had no relatives in Yanjing. They were all friends and colleagues, and many of them were acquaintances. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

However, since the Shanghai International Film Festival is a start-up, it cannot compare with those long-established film festivals in terms of quality or quantity of film sources, so it is natural to lower some requirements, and only require that participating films must be Chinese-speaking world premieres.

Talking about those interesting things at the Venice Film Festival, Jiang Wen talked endlessly, and mentioned the rumors circulating in the film circle recently.

broken!

There are dozens of important film festivals or film exhibitions in the world, and hundreds of films are shortlisted every year, most of which are accompanying runners, and you can't even see a single award.

When talking about this, Jiang Wen became excited.

Didn't you see the face of the distribution manager at Columbia, like a chameleon..."

"Hey, should you go to see Teacher Lin?" Liu Xiaoqing reminded.

While Cheng Hong was feeding the child, Yu Hua was accompanying many guests.

But the ones that can really make a lot of money must be those works that can win awards or even grand prizes at film festivals.

It's been a week since the Venice Film Festival ended. After Jiang Wen returned to China, he was non-stop accepting various media interviews, as well as various wine bureaus.

Jiang Wen sighed when he heard the words, he just won the award, he can be said to be proud of himself.

As a result, the jury awards were won on the day of the closing ceremony, and the companies rushed to buy 10 and 20 meters.

But even so, these films that have been eliminated by major awards have already outperformed 90% of their peers, because they have already experienced a brutal fight to participate in the exhibition.

"Auntie, look at brother!"

The most critical bonus of selling copyright is whether you win an award and the weight of the award.

After winning an award, his net worth doubled immediately, and film companies from all over the world rushed to ask for it.

At least Michael Phillips, who is also the producer of the two films, didn't talk to him about hoping for "Sunny Day" to compete for the Golden Globe.

When you come to a film festival or film exhibition, there is a high probability that you can sell some copyrights, and you can keep your capital or make a profit.

It's a pity that "Farewell My Concubine" had just won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was in a hurry to release it. Cheng Kaige didn't think much of the influence of the Shanghai Film Festival, so he directly rejected it.

Before the film was released, Columbia Pictures, which invested in it, had already made a fortune.

Cheng Hong squatted down, opened the swaddle with a smile, "Take a look."

"No problem, I will definitely participate, and I can get favors from the organizing committee, so why not do it?" Jiang Wen said with a smile.

Lin Weimin waved his hand, "Let's not talk about that. When is the movie going to be released? How is the copyright selling?"

General international film festivals require that participating films must be premiered.

Where is the Venice Film Festival?
One of the three major film festivals in Europe, the top film hall in the world, said that it is no problem for Lin Weimin to know a judge, but he said hello to the judges.

"What's your opinion?" Lin Weimin asked Jiang Wen.

In late September, when Yu Hua's child was full moon, Lin Weimin took Tao Huimin and Xiaodoubao to participate in the full moon wine.

Winning the Venice Silver Lion Award, Jiang Wen has successfully become another seed of famous directors after Zhang Yimou and Cheng Kaige, and naturally received the attention and pursuit of the domestic film industry.

Wu Yigong was overjoyed when he got the news. "Sunny Day" just won the Silver Lion Award in Venice. Although it may seem like a joke, the Shanghai International Film Festival is a first-time creation. If this film can participate in the Shanghai International Film Festival, it will undoubtedly It gave the film festival a boost.

But after "Sunny Day" was destined to win the Silver Lion Award at the 50th Venice Film Festival, Liu Xiaoqing felt ashamed when he recalled what Jiang Wen said.

this is the truth.

At that time, Teng Jinxian hadn't asked Lin Weimin to be a judge, otherwise maybe he could still discuss it.

With a proud face, Jiang Wen talked about his experience of selling copyrights at film festivals. When he went to the Venice Film Festival, "Sunny Day" sold copyrights in 24 countries and earned 460 million yuan in copyright fees.

"Farewell My Concubine" has been in theaters for more than two months, and just released in early September, the box office stopped at 1.86 million, creating an unprecedented box office record for Chinese movies.

"Okay! Stop talking nonsense."

"Doubao didn't cry."

Xiaodoubao can walk and talk just now, and she is curious about everything, especially when she sees the little one in Cheng Hong's arms, she is even more interested, and keeps following Cheng Hong's butt.

Liu Xiaoqing couldn't figure it out, how could such a big film festival let Lin Weimin say anything?
That night, Jiang Wen came back from outside drunk.

Jiang Wen clicked his tongue in amazement.

There are dilapidated tents scattered in the park, which are the parents who come to the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University to accompany their children to see a doctor.

"This group of people are just envious and jealous. I have a noble person like you to help me, who will let them die?"

"Yeah, maybe I'm hungry, don't you do the same?"

"This is all learning from you!" Yu Hua said proudly.

The inspiration comes from a time when Yu Hua, Lin Weimin and Shi Tiesheng wandered in Nanlishi Road Park.

"It's all thanks to your help!"

They were reluctant to live in a guest house, so they had to live in tents.

The tents of the 80s did not have the colorful camping tents of the later generations. They were all army green. The color faded from the army green and became mottled and dilapidated, with a sense of brokenness.

Yu Hua squatted there and chatted with the sad-faced man at the entrance of the tent for a long time.

Now, he has finally written the emotion of that year into the book, and he couldn't be more satisfied with this new work.

(End of this chapter)